LA Clippers Close to Deal With Byron Mullens

Free agent big man Byron Mullens is nearing a two-year deal with the LA Clippers, according to multiple published reports. The second year of the contract has a player option for the seven-footer. Per the LA Times: “The two sides are getting close to a deal that would pay Mullens the veteran’s minimum of about $1 million. Mullens made 38.5% of his shots last season, including 31.1% of his three-pointers. He averaged 10.6 points and 6.4 rebounds per game in 53 games, 41 as a starter. Both sides hope to have a deal in place Thursday, the executives said.”